“Grass is often trampled on, yet it retains the spirit to grow.”
- Shinjo Ito
- Shinjo Ito
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May 20, 2011 by
This past week I went back to the States to attend the weddings of some very dear friends. I have been thinking a lot in recent weeks about the impending closure of my time in Guatemala. I have less than three months left. It is a bit daunting and scary to think that my time [...]
February 5, 2011 by
Those that work in care giving professions – educators, health workers and the like – give a lot of their energy. Most are so invested that they continually go above and beyond the call of duty. If it comes to picking up one more case, or letting someone go without a needed service, the answer [...]
February 3, 2011 by
This week the Art Program hosted a Noche de Gala (Gala Night) – an art and music exhibition. The event was held at El Sitio, an art gallery and performance space in Antigua. El Sitio is itself both a venue and an association aimed at advancing cultural diversity and sustainable development. Founded in 1993, it [...]
January 29, 2011 by
Educators don’t play favorites. At least, we’re not supposed to. But, we’re also human and we connect with our students in vastly different ways. These children have all become like my own family, but there is one particular student, Santiago, who I can’t help but absolutely adore. He and I got off to a bit [...]
January 22, 2011 by
We’re back at work, and the building feels so lonely and empty without the students. They are the life and energy of this place. It’s eerie and echoey without them. The Social Development Department does an acercamiento, or visit, with each one of the families at this time of the year. It’s an opportunity to [...]
January 15, 2011 by
January 15, 2011 “Home” is a relative term. The concept of home can change dramatically throughout the course of a lifetime, particularly for someone with nomadic tendencies like myself. It’s tough living in another country long-term. Eventually the newness and excitement wear off and you’re left with the reality that you have no idea what’s [...]
January 8, 2011 by
This is my final week of winter vacation before heading back to Guatemala. It’s been a whirlwind few weeks with a lot of charged emotions. I felt an overwhelming sense of both excitement and being settled. It was absolutely fantastic being back. On the plane ride, I couldn’t contain myself. “I’m going home!” I couldn’t [...]
January 1, 2011 by
Publish date: January 1, 2011 So, this week I went “home.” In Guatemala I never know how to answer the question when someone asks where I’m from. It really shouldn’t be a complicated question, but it is for me. I end up retracing my steps for the past 28 years instead of giving a simple [...]
December 25, 2010 by
December 25,2010 Culture shock is all but inevitable when traveling between two vastly different worlds. I wrote on the subject in the airport in Dallas. I was stunned, confused and had processing time waiting for my flight to Denver. Here are my reflections of my first few moments back in the States after 7 [...]
December 18, 2010 by
December 18, 2010 The holiday season is a special time of year. I’ve always absolutely loved the holidays. It’s not about the presents for me. I’ve never been big on that, even as a kid. What I love most about the holidays are white lights glittering everywhere and excuses to have festive gatherings with all [...]
Shinnyo-en Foundation is proud to share the great news that Nan Peterson of The Blake School in Minneapolis, MN and Steve Herrera, Deacon of San Jose Diocese and religious studies teacher at Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, CA Read more...
